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Board approves setback variances to keep carport at 4518 Newcomb Drive

3388097 · May 19, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Adjustment granted side and front setback variances for a carport at 4518 Newcomb Drive, allowing the structure to remain 1 inch from the side property line and 1 inch from the front with gutters; vote passed 9–2. The carport was built without a permit and the owner paid for permits after receiving a stop‑work notice.

The San Antonio Board of Adjustment granted two variance requests that will allow a carport already built at 4518 Newcomb Drive to remain in its current footprint.

Planner Joa Palimas presented case BOA‑25‑10300066 and said code enforcement responded to a citizen complaint on April 9, 2025, and found a detached carport constructed without a permit that violated front and side setbacks. Staff recommended denial, citing insufficient room for runoff and fire‑safety maintenance and that the variance would alter the character of the district. Palimas reported 18 mailed notices with three in favor…

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